Articles filed under Home & Garden
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St. Charles free seed library offers 400 varietiesMar 15, 2016 1:00 am - The seed library that sprouted last year at the St. Charles Public Library continues to grow and blossom, pardon the puns. In a chest atop a counter near the information...
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Warm winter month forces flower bulbs into actionMar 13, 2016 7:27 am - During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a southern exposure, close to a house or garage. The Chicago Botani...
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Easy steps to grow your own tomatoes from seedsMar 13, 2016 7:24 am - Planting tomatoes from seed has some advantages. There is a larger selection of varieties, seeds are considerably less expensive than plants and it is very rewarding to ...
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Find spring now at the Chicago Flower & Garden ShowMar 13, 2016 7:23 am - Most gardeners are ready to get a jump-start on the joy of spring, with its vibrant florals, their sweet scents, and the soothing sounds of flowing garden fountains. And...
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Sunday picks: Bulls Fan Fest, Aries SpearsMar 13, 2016 7:12 am - Seeing red Meet up with past Chicago Bulls players, Benny the Bull, members of the Luvabulls and more at the free Bulls Fan Fest on Sunday at the Sears Centre Arena...
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Classic blue and white accessories are right at homeMar 13, 2016 7:01 am - Blue and white vases are classic accessories that exude a certain panache in any decor. While many countries claim this timeless combination of color for china, pottery ...
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Puppy love Hummel figurine is family treasureMar 13, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain Hummel figurine that was my mother's. She was born in Germany, and when she went back to visit her family her sister gave her the f...
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Organize your clutter into a thing of beautyMar 13, 2016 12:01 am - Clutter is visually noisy. What does that mean? It means that when you walk into a room and there are too many things competing for your attention, the visual result is ...
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Call in the pros when a job demands skill and experienceMar 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Our early 1900s house has a fieldstone foundation. Over the last several years, both large and small cracks have developed in the mortar, some of which I have filled ...
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How to build the custom home you've always wantedMar 12, 2016 6:16 am - As Anne and Kevin Boyce's children grew, the couple recognized their beloved home seemed to shrink and their hilly, nearly nonexistent yard didn't offer space for outdoo...